Airline baggage guide
British Airways
Official personal-item, carry-on and checked-baggage limits.
Last checked · Sep 2026
Personal item
All cabins
No weight limit published
40 × 30 × 15 cm
One small personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Cabin bag
Economy
No weight limit published
56 × 45 × 25 cm
One cabin bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm. British Airways does not publish a general cabin-bag weight limit.
Checked bag
Economy
Per bag 23 kg
A common Economy bag ceiling is 23 kg; included pieces and eligibility vary by fare, route and operating carrier. Confirm the allowance in Manage Booking.
Confirm these before booking
- • The operating carrier and route shown on the ticket
- • Whether your selected Basic, Light or other fare includes free bags
- • The smallest cabin-bag limit on a connection
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.